Swich - NYC Restuarant Review #11

October 29^th, 2008

Swich Pressed Sandwiches….. "overpriced but good"

Today was a slow day at work, so when i heard that Swich was advertising a 67cent recession special on their hot pressed panini sandwiches, i couldn't resist. My Coworker and I decided to take a trip into the heart of Chelsea to try one of these famous Panini's. As we waited in the long line, discussions arose on which sandwich we would be devouring for lunch. Thoughts of the Buffalo chicken, Thanksgiving Day and the steak monster sandwiches made our mouths salivate. Unfortunately, they were out of Thanksgiving Day, so we both settled on the Buffalo Hot Pants. Who can blame my co-worker for wanting to emulate the master? However, I was really looking forward to sampling a different sandwich because they happen to have some great combinations to choose from.

For instance:

Trojan Horse ground lamb with beefsteak tomato, tzatziki, and fresh mint on rosemary focaccia.

Hippie Chick roast chicken, hass avocado and watercress with citrus vinaigrette on golden raisin semolina

Steak Monster sliced steak with caramelized onion, beefsteak tomato, romaine, and crumbled blue cheese smothered with steak sauce on ciabatta

I really enjoyed my Buffalo Hot Pants sandwich, which consisted of fried chicken breast smothered in buffalo sauce, topped with crumbled blue cheese and served on a French roll. The chicken was flavorful and not overpowered by the sauce. There was an abundance of crumbled blue cheese which melted nicely from being pressed so firmly.

All in all, Swich is a dependable place to get something to eat, but the $9 they get per sandwich is not worth it. If you are in the area and in a bind, I would go for it, but do not go out of your way.

104 8th Ave - Btwn 15th & 16th St
New York, NY 10011
212 488-4800

	Restaurant Review Rating Scale
			Total Points Available
Food	7.5		10
Service	7		10
Ambiance	7.5		10
Bang for the Buck	6		10
Overall	8		10
	36		50